Water Maintenance Worker​/Heavy Equipment Operator; H.e.o

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$17.25 per hour - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES -Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs skilled work in the operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment used in street construction, repair, and maintenance activities. This role is responsible for operating a variety of equipment and ensuring work is completed in a safe and efficient manner.

Applies knowledge of water systems, equipment and facilities to operate equipment and performs regular, recurring, and non-routine tasks for maintenance, repair and installation for the water distribution maintenance section.

• Operate City equipment units, such as backhoe, front-end loader, excavator and dump truck, and tools such as tapping machine, jackhammer, acetylene torch, chain saw, trash pump, ditch compactor, and air compressor, to perform any operation within the capacity of the equipment and as necessary to accomplish the job required. This includes loading and transporting equipment to the work site using truck and trailer as required.
• Employee installs and repairs water mains and other related technical tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, excavating to grade; laying and aligning pipe; and using special tapping equipment to install valves, lateral water lines, blow offs, hydrants and meters.
• As necessary, required to block off work area and re-route traffic with consideration for public safety and convenience.
• Accomplish hookups and flush to test installations according to established procedures.
• Install, overhaul and repair fire hydrants. This includes shutting off main line or hydrant foot valve, disassembling and cleaning hydrant subsections, replacing gaskets, seals, and seats, and reassembling and testing hydrant for proper operation.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor field repairs such as lubrication, checking fluid levels and replacing belts and other components as required.
• Perform work in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and within mandated and appropriate safety standards.
• Maintain and promote excellent relations and communications with co-workers. This includes sharing the workload to maintain balance. This may include helping to train and orient new employees in acquiring skills in department policies and procedures, and department functions.
• Professionally respond to public inquiries (regarding water quality, back flow, incident line locations, etc.) using oral, written or computer correspondence in a courteous, efficient manner. When unable to resolve issue refer customers to Water Distribution Supervisor.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all City of San Benito safety policies and other applicable state or federal regulations.
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, graders, bulldozers, dump trucks, skid steers, and rollers.
• Performs maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, sidewalks, and drainage systems.
• Loads, hauls, and spread materials such as gravel, asphalt, and debris.
• Assists in patching potholes, paving streets, and applying seal coats.
• Performs manual labor tasks such as shoveling, raking, and clearing debris when not operating equipment.
• Inspects equipment before and after use; performs routine maintenance and reports mechanical issues.
• Follows traffic and safety regulations during operations; sets up traffic control and barricades when needed.
• Completes work orders and…